“The good news is that today we are all part of the class of 2018,” he said. “We, because I am finally graduating from Central High School, it has just taken me a lot longer, and we are moving on to the next challenges of our lives.”

Amid potential challenges, Watson encouraged the senior class to make a difference in community, simply by showing a positive attitude.

Watson, a coach on the football team, acknowledged failures are key component to life.

“Will you get back up and dust yourself off and start working to achieve your goal or will you decide that it is not worth it?” he asked.

“This will tell people a lot about who you are and if you will succeed in life,” he said. “As a football coach here at Central for many years I know a lot about getting knocked down, but this year the senior class led us to a winning season.